New Islamic community centre approved by council

A new Islamic community centre in Sheffield has been approved by the city council.

The Wybourn Islamic Community Centre on Maltravers Road, close to the Park Hill flats, has been given planning permission after significant community support.

A consultation saw 73 letters submitted, with 71 in favour of the plan.

The UK Islamic Mission, the applicant, said it would use the facility as a place of worship and learning.

It said: "The facility will also be supporting communities' cultural, social, welfare and recreational needs.

"The place of worship will have a designated area called 'Masala', this is the area where congregational and individual prayers are said.

"The facilities will have paid Imams who lead the congregational prayers and offer pastoral support to worshippers."

Part of the proposal was that the centre would contribute positively to the neighbourhood, reducing crime and anti-social behaviour through increased community activity, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

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